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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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