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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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