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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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