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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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