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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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