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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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