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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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