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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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