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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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