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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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