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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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