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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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