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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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