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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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