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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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