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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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