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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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