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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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