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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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