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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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