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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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