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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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