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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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