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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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