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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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