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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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