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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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