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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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