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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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