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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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