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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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