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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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