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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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