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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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