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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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