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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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