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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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