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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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