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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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