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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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