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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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