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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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