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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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