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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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