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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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