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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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