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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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