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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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