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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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