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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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