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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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