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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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