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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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