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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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