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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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