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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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