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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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