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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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