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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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