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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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