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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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