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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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