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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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