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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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