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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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