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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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