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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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