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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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