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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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