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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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