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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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