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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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