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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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