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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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