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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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