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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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