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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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