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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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