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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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