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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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