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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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