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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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