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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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