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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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