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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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