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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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