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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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