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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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