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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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