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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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