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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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