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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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