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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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