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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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