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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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