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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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