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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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