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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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