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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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