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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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