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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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