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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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