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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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