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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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