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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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