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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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