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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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