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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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