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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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