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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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