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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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