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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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