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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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