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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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