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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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