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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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