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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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