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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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