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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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