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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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