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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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