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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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