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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

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