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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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