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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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