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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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