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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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