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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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