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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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