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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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