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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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