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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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