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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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