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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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