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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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