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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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