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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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