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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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