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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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