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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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