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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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