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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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