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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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