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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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