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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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