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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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