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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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