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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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