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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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