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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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