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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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