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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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