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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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