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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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