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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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