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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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