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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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