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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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