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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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