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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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