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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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