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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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