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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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