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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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