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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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