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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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