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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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