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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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