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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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