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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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