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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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