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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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