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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Education