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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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