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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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