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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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