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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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