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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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