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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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