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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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