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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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