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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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