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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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