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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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