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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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