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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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