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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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