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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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