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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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