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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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