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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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