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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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