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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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