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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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