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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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