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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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