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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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