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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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