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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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