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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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