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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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