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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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