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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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