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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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