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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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