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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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