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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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