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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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