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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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