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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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