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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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