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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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