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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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