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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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