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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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