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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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