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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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