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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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