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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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