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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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