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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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