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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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