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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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