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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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