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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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