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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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