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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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