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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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