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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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