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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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