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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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