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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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