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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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