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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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