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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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