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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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