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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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