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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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