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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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