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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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