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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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