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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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