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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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