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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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