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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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