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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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