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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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