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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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