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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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