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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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