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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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