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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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