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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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