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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

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