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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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