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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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