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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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