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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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