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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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