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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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