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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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