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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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