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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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