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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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