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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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