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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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