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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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