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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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