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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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