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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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