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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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