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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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