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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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