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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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