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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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