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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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