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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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