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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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