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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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