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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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