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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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