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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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