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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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