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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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