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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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