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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively 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 more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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