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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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