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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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