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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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