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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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