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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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