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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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