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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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