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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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