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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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