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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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