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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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