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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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