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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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