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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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