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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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