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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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