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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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