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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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