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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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