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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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