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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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