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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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