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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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