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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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