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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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