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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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