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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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