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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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