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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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