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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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