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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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