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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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