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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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