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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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