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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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