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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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