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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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