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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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