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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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