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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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