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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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