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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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