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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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