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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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