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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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