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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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