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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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