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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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