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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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