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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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