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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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