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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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