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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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