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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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