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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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