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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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