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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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