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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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