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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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