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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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