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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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