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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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