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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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