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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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