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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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