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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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