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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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