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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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