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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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