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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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