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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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