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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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