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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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