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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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