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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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