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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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