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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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