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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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