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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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