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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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