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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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