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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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