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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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