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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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