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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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