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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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