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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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