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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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