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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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