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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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