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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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