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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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