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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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