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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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