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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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