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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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