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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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