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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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