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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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