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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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