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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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