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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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