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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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