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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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