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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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