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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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