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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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