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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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