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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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