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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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