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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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