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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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