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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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