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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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