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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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