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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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