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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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