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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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