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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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