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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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