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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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