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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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