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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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