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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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