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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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