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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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