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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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