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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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