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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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