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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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