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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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