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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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