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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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