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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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