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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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