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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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