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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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