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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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