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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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