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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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