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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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