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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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