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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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