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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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