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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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