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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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