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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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