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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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