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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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