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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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