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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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