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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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