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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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