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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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