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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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