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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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