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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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