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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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