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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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