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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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