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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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