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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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