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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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