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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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