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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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