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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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