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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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