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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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