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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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