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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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