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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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