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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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