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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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