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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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