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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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