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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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