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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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