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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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