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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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