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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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