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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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