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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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