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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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