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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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