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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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