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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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