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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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