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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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