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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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