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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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