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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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