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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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