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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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