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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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