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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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