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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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