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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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