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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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