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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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