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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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