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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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