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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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