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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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