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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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