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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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