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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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