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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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