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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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