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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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