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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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