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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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