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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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