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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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