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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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