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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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