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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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