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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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