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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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