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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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