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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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