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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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