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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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