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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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