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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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