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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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