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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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